surviving
UK: səˈvaɪvɪŋ | US: sərˈvaɪvɪŋ
adj. continuing to live or exist, especially after facing danger or difficulty
v. (present participle of "survive") to remain alive or in existence
surviving = sur<over, beyond> + viv<live> + ing<present participle suffix>
- sur<over, beyond>: From Latin super, meaning "over" or "beyond."
- viv<live>: From Latin vivere, meaning "to live."
- ing<present participle suffix>: English suffix indicating ongoing action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word "surviving" originates from the Latin supervivere (super + vivere), meaning "to live beyond" or "outlive." It entered Middle English via Old French survivre, retaining the core idea of enduring past a threat or challenge. The modern sense emphasizes persistence through adversity, reflecting its Latin roots in overcoming and longevity.
The surviving members of the expedition shared their harrowing story.
This manuscript is one of the few surviving documents from the medieval period.
Despite the earthquake, the ancient temple is still surviving today.
Her surviving relatives gathered for the family reunion.
The surviving plants thrived in the harsh desert climate.